BITS Pilani Online MBA Admission

The Online MBA in Business Analytics is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP), which holds the approval of the UGC. It is a comprehensive four-semester WILP tailored for working professionals aiming for accelerated career growth in the dynamic fields of Business Analytics and Big Data. It provides a unique opportunity to excel in highly competitive workplaces by attaining a prestigious Master's-level qualification from a renowned institution. These online MBA courses have virtual classes that take place on the weekends or after work.

The BITS Pilani Online MBA admission process typically commences in October. Prospective students can start applying for the program during this time, and the admission procedure includes filling out the application form, acquiescing required documents, and completing other necessary steps per the university's guidelines. Candidates need to closely monitor the official BITS Pilani website for updates and detailed instructions regarding the admission process.

BITS Pilani online MBA Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the BITS Pilani online courses for working professionals, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Employed professionals with a  B.Tech./ M.Sc./ Integrated Degree of BITS or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks and at least one year of relevant work experience after completing the degree.
• Employed professionals with a three-year undergraduate degree such as B.Sc./BCA with minimum 60% aggregate marks, , and with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience after completing the degree.

Candidates who meet the overhead criteria are eligible to apply for the Online MBA program and can proceed with the application process to pursue their higher studies and career advancement in management.

How to get admission for Online MBA at BITS Pilani?

To apply for the BITS Pilani WILP courses, follow these steps:

Create Login: Visit the Application Center and log in by providing your unique email id and a password.

Fill admission Form: After logging in, you will see four essential steps to complete your application. Click on Step 1 to select the MBA program of your choice. Fill in all your details in the online form and click the 'Submit' button.

Download Application PDF: Proceed to Step 2 to download the PDF copy of the admission form on your computer.

Pay Application Fee: Click on Step 3 to pay the application fee of INR 1,500 using Netbanking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

Complete Consent Forms: In the printed application form (page 3), complete the Employer Consent Form, which needs to be signed and stamped by your organization's HR or an authorized signatory. Similarly, complete the Mentor Consent Form (page 4) with your Mentor's signature.

Note: Due to work-from-home policies in many organizations, some candidates may find it challenging to obtain physical signatures on the Mentor Consent Form and the Employer Consent Form from their HR or other authorized organizational representative. In such cases, candidates can request email endorsement to be sent to their email ID by HR using the format provided through the link.

This alternative email approval format allows candidates to comply with the application requirements without need of physical signatures during the current work-from-home situation. Candidates should use this option if they cannot obtain physical signatures as per the usual process.

Checklist of Enclosures: On page 5 of the downloaded application form, there is a checklist of enclosures/attachments. Make photocopies of the required documents, and self-attest all academic mark sheets and certificates.

Upload Documents: Click on Step 4 to upload the printed admission form, Mentor Consent Form, Employer Consent Form, and all other mandatory supporting documents. The acceptable file formats for uploading are DOC, DOCX, PDF, ZIP, and JPEG.

Scrutiny and Selection: Upon receipt of your application and all required documents, the Admissions Cell will review them for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility. Selected candidates will be intimated by email within two weeks of submission. You can also check the selection status by logging into the Online Application Center.

Follow the commands carefully and provide accurate information and necessary documents to successfully complete the BITS WILP admission process.

How is the Exam Conducted for the BITS Online MBA Program?

In each of the four semesters (Semesters 1, 2, 3 & 4) of the program, there will be both Mid-semester and Comprehensive Examinations for each course. These examinations are typically scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. In addition to the Mid-Semester & Comprehensive examinations, students must participate in Quizzes/Assignments directed online on the Learning Management System (LMS) as per the course plan during these semesters.

In the final semester (Semester 4), students will be engaged in a Dissertation/Project Work following the Institution's guidelines.

Regarding the Online MBA mode of examinations, the institute endeavours to offer two options at the time of registration for each program semester. However, it's important to note that Option 2, as explained below, is offered purely at the institute's discretion.

The availability of Option 2 is not guaranteed and is subject to the institute's assessment of its feasibility. Students must choose one from the available options provided by the institute during the registration for every semester. The two modes of examination options are clarified below:

Option 1 – Exam conducted at Designated BITS Exam Centres: Students opting for this option will be required to appear in person at the Organization's designated exam centres as per the exam schedule, instructions, rules, and guidelines announced before each examination. These designated examination centres are in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, and Pilani. Additionally, the Institution has a designated examination centre in Dubai.

Option 2 - Online Examinations: Students can take the examinations anywhere, such as at their office or home. However, the institute may choose not to offer this option at its discretion. In such cases, students will need to take the examinations as per Option 1, which requires appearing at any designated examination centres.

• To take a BITS Online Examination, the student must have a Laptop/Desktop system with 2 Web Cams (1 Web Cam for the student's frontal face and a 2^nd  Web Cam for the student's Laptop or Desktop system's full side view during the exam), a smartphone, and good internet connectivity.
• Students opting for online examinations must log in to the BITS online exam portal as per the announced schedule and take the online exam in compliance with the Institute's defined advices, procedures, and rules, which are proclaimed before all examinations.

It is important to be aware that while the institute aims to offer both options for students to choose from during registration for any semester, the availability of the online mode option may not always be feasible or assured, and the institute may choose to offer only Option 1, as mentioned above.

BITS Online MBA Syllabus

Here's a general overview of the topics that are often included in a WILP/Online MBA syllabus:

First Semester

• Curriculum for the Program First Semester Electives
• Accounting for finances and management
• Business Economics
• Qualitative Techniques
• Managing Organizations & People

Second Semester

• Marketing
• Financial Management
• Operations Management
• Global Financial Markets
• Products

Third Semester

• Multinational Finance
• Analysis of Security risks
• Portfolio management
• Strategic management
• Financial analytics
• Business policy

Fourth Semester

• Dissertation/Project Work
• Elective 1
• Elective 2

Electives

• Introduction to Business Analysis and Valuation of the Fintech Sector
• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring involving venture capital and private equity
• High-Tech Risk Models
• Financial Risk Control
• Bank and financial institution management
• Financial Engineering and Behavioural Finance Derivatives